Sharon Ann Rosencutter, age 81, of Manhattan, passed away June 12, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
Sharon was born on January 17, 1943, in Manhattan, the daughter of Leslie and Thelma (Lemon) Carrell. She attended Manhattan schools and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1961.
She was united in marriage to Henry “Butch” Rosencutter on July 4, 1986, in Manhattan, he preceded her in death.
Sharon was a homemaker and a childcare provider while her kids were younger. She later worked for the Ward Keller Department Store until it went out of business. She worked for Kansas State University for many years as part of the custodial team, until she retired. She enjoyed working at the Budget Shop after retiring, as she enjoyed the social aspect of volunteering, while giving back to her community.
Her family was so important to her. She loved spending time with them as much as she could. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play many sporting activities over the years. She had many hobbies, including playing bingo with her nieces, feeding her wild rabbits, and tending to her tomatoes and raspberries. She was always ready to cheer on the KSU Wildcats in any sporting event that was on.
Sharon is survived by her children: Kim Serrano (Frank) of Peyton, Colorado, Connie Vesta (Jeff) of Manhattan, and Todd Murphy (Bobbie) of Hays, Kansas; also, her brother Fred Carrell (Wilma); her nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, and her many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her husband Butch, she was preceded in death by her brother Larry.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday July 5, 2024, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with Pastor Devin Wendt officiating. Private inurnment will be at a later date. The service will be live streamed through the funeral home Facebook page (www.facebook.com/YML.FuneralHome)
The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Sharon to The Budget Shop or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice Inc. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.